Blue Lake (NCL) fishing
Blue Lake (NCL) was last stocked on July 15, 2026 with 53 tiger trout (2.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 409 fish here, the 62nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Blue Lake (NCL) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 15, 2026 | Tiger trout | 53 | 2.9 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Blue Lake (NCL) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Blue Lake (NCL) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2018. Since then DWR has logged 7 stockings here in 7 different years, 515 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 100% (409 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (43% of records) and August (43% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.9 to 3.4 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 409, the 62nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 974th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Yellow Lake, 0.1 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in San Juan County, 146.9 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I426).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Sanpete County, 79.3 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I436).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (A-5) in Summit County, 192.6 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and V542).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Garfield County, 17.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I298).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Blue Lake (NCL) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 53 | 2.9 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 59 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 52 | 3.3 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 52 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 193 | 3.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 54 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 52 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (4)
| Aug. 7, 2024 | Tiger trout | 59 | 3.4 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2023 | Tiger trout | 52 | 3.3 in. |
| Aug. 16, 2022 | Tiger trout | 52 | 3.4 in. |
| July 13, 2021 | Tiger trout | 193 | 3.1 in. |
Fishing rules
- Individually listed Boulder Mountain waters follow their own entries; any water not named separately follows statewide rules.
- No fishing from a boat with a motor, except at Wide Hollow Reservoir, Pine Lake and Lower Bowns Reservoir.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Blue Lake (NCL) questions
When is Blue Lake (NCL) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Blue Lake (NCL) was stocked in early to mid August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 15, 2026.
What fish are in Blue Lake (NCL)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Blue Lake (NCL)?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.